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Welcome @2kellymike that would throw you off track. I got off track when I started a new job. Went from being on my feet and active for 8 hours to basically a sedentary job and workouts were cut way back due to work schedule. I’m still trying to get back into the groove but getting closer this past year.3
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Good morning all~
Just checking in. Lots to do today.....
Lana
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Hello,
Most of my weekend was spent sleeping and boy did it make a difference.
Heat roller coaster again this week. It gets tiring. It is September. Hot stuff next 3 days or longer....
Not a lot of time to get things done for art/craft fair first week Dec. - except I can knit and crochet while watching soccer and listening to podcasts. Baby blanket/scrubbies/xmas tree decor.
Finally got outpatient obgyn procedure scheduled - seems I need an ekg. lt has been at least a decade since I had one. Will just have to find ways to work rewards in there. Days off from work - that cant be bad either. Finding someone to drive me (general anesthesia) may be the hardest thing.
Scale is hanging out where it likes to - but a shirt I bought almost 3 years ago did not fit but it does now.
Will take a seam ripper to the tulle fabric in my elf dress (too itchy). I have a couple of places I can wear the dress so not quite a loss of $$$.
Hello to 2kellymike!
Oh dear another long essay -
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.
Its early but I got stuck in doing my "to do list" and did not take a nap1 -
*** September 6 ***
Good morning all~~
Sara - Good luck with that procedure when it happens. Congrats on that shirt now fitting you! Keep up the good work 💛
I need to wake myself up - lots to do today, but I have no energy, as usual.
* ⛱️Cabana Boys are setting up for the Friday Happy Hour 🌴*
Lana
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*** September 7 ***
Good morning all~
Just getting us started. BBL
Lana
271.0 today *grumble*1 -
Lana, your friend sounds very smart! I eat a lot of the same things for the same reason—but then I get tired of them. Maybe putting more meals into the rotation would help.
I finally am back one the healthy eating wagon again, and hope to have a nice, long ride. Getting fit again will be easier if I weigh less; it’s that simple. But of course hard to execute.
Sara, sleeping well is so important, and I hope you can even through those awful hot days and nights.
I spent most of the day away from home, getting my pups groomed in SC. They both look great. And the house cleaners come Monday so I’m glad the dogs are deshedded.
TTFN.2 -
Hi, just wanted to say I am still here! I really do like to log my intake; not sure why but it helps me. Mindfulness maybe. If I'm going to have to log it, or look it up, or put the ingredients into the recipe search, I do tend to think twice if it's worth it! A long time ago, when I was seeing a dietician regularly, she told me weight loss happens in the kitchen not the gym. Exercise is great and brings great benefits, but it really boils down to calories (carbs/protein/fat) in...
Well, happy Saturday, y'all.2 -
*** September 9 ***
Happy Sunday everyone~
Just starting us off. I am going to try to go back to bed and get another hour or so of sleep. 5 hours is not enough.....
BBL
Lana1 -
*** September 9 ***
Good morning everyone ☀️
I hope that y'all had a good weekend.
Today I must buy some chicken - there's no decent protein in the house, which leads to trouble.
Lana
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This is about my fifth account. Today is the first day in a while that I actually picked up weights again.3
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*** September 10 ***
I am grateful for another sunny day today.
Yesterday was not a good day, program-wise, and the scale tracked that for me. ✅
Time to jump into the shower. Waves to all who stop by later on~~
Lana
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Good afternoon,
Trying to get back in the habit of posting.
Face hurts from sinuses. That time of year when a good rain/wind would do us good. Wont happen for awhile.
I refuse to decorate the workplace with Fall items until it stops being 100 or more.
Cottage cheese, blueberries and granola for dinner.
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.2 -
Good morning.
I’ve been logging faithfully this week—except for yesterday when I was so sick. I knew Monday I wouldn’t make it back to work on Tuesday. A fairly miserable day with a low-grade fever and chills and body aches. I woke at 1 am today and realized the chills and body aches were gone! Now I’m resting at home bc I was too uncomfortable to sleep yesterday and I’m exhausted, but on the mend.
I long to get back to some regular exercise—I’ve been too tired after having to return to work full time 4 weeks earlier than expected. I still don’t understand why I wasn’t given the half-time my surgeon wanted for me. Oh, well. Just hope I don’t
get sick again.
Hows everyone else doing?1 -
*** September 11 ***
Good morning all~
Aw, Sara - so sorry to hear about sinuses and face pain. That stinks. I hope that things change for you soon. Your dinner sounds really good!
Maureen - it is indeed awful that you are back at work too soon, with too much of a workload/hours per day. I understand about the "too tired" business. Sending big hugs 🤗
I did not get enough sleep last night. I'll figure out what to do that can make this day a win instead of a drag.....
*🌺 waving at Marcel for a refill on the coffee ☕️🌴*
Lana
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*** September 13 ***
Happy Friday everyone~~
It's hard to get going this morning when it is gloomy and raining ☔️
Time to get into the shower and then cook up the chicken thighs.
*🌴⛱️ the Boys are preparing the Special Happy Hour this afternoon at the Cabana Club 💃🏼🌴*
Lana
270.0 today1 -
Good afternoon,
Took yesterday off so I could be part of the art/craft sale meeting at church. Got some good info and found out I was making pot scrubbers incorrectly (still not sure but I have a better idea).
Scale is not friendly. What that usually means is I have to get my butt off my chair and walk. Weather is not hot so walking will be easier.
OOOOHHH - Cabana party tonight??? Have not been in awhile. Maybe I can annoy my neighbor upstairs with some over the top 80's music. Rick Astley anyone??
Keep trucking and trying. Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.1 -
*** September 14 ***
Good morning ☀️
Gloomy here. Gotta urge myself to get going with the day.....
Sara - I too must light a fire under my fanny and get some serious steps in. Thanks for the nudge.
* 🏖️ waving at Marcel for more coffee ☕️ 🌴 *
Lana
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Good evening,
Milder temps are seriously appreciated.
Had a facial this morning. I felt like serious zombie afterwards. Made sure to drink water today. The lady who gave me a facial was gifted a large turkey size container (the aluminum ones) full of a Korean snack which she shared - little football shaped rice paste goodies. Found out where the other Korean store is and I can get there, so new adventures!!
Monday our company is having a walk challenge for 4 weeks. I am signed up. Every set of steps adds up.
Food pantry at church tomorrow after sermon usually adds some good steps.
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.1 -
*** September 16 ***
Happy Monday all~~
There is a storm coming through, so lots of rain today.
Other than that, things are dull here.
Sara, you sure do have options for Asian food, and I am envious! Good for you, and wishing you easy going with that walking challenge!
Time to flop into a chair and chill before a simple dinner.
Lana
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Good Morning! I think I was a member of this group the last time I (unsuccessfully) returned to MFP to get my weight under control. But this time, it's for real. I am back on plan. I hope you will accept me here again.....I miss the newsfeed, and other groups offer little motivation. This is day number 8 and I am on my way down.... it feels great!3
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Good morning all~
Hello Crochetluvr!! Good to see you again! Congrats on being on your way down!
It's another day of gloom and rain here....I don't want to walk outside. Dang.
*tossing beach bag and library book onto favorite lounge chair for later 🌴*
Lana
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WEDNESDAY September 18th
Good morning all~~
I cannot load an image today--something odd on MFP site. Darn.
I woke up in a fog this morning, truly: outside is spooky and misty. It's nice to see.
The sun is trying to break through.
Wishing everyone a good day today 🦋
Lana
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Good Morning again!
Thanks LanaCabana....good to see you too!
Today I get my Covid and flu vaccines. Then I have to get my blood work done in preparation for my Endo appointment on Monday and then see if I can get my nails done....my little reward to myself.
My sugar numbers have been really good this past week from being back on program. Not long enough to have a real effect on my A1c, but that will come.
Supposed to be rainy the next couple days. We do need the rain, but the humidity I can do without. I hate to run the a/c for that, but I may have to.
Have a good one! Keep on!2 -
*** September 20 ***
Good morning all~
Crochet - where do you live? I'm in Chapel Hill, NC and I'm in the same boat with the rain, humidity, and running the HVAC. I'm happy for you that your sugar numbers are getting better. That's a big one 👍🏻
Yesterday evening I needed a snack and came up with a decent combo of chick peas, Margaret Holmes (?) seasoned Italian green beans, mixed in a little bowl with a drizzle of olive oil. I didn't look at the can of beans to see what nasty stuff might be in there, but the snack did hit the spot. Much better than eating baked carbs.
*🌴 💃🏼 Sara is at the DJs stage ordering up the music for the Friday Happy Hour - Yay! 🍹 🌺 🌴*
Waves to all who stop by later on~~~
Lana
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Good Friday Morning all!
Lana, I'm in New Jersey, not far from Philadelphia. Seems we didn't get the rain as expected....just the humidity. Ugh.
I have been eating a homemade fruit salad this past week for a snack. Not totally perfect for a diabetic but I don't eat thar much of it at a time. It's frustrating that foods that are good for you still have a lot of carbs, but my numbers are still well in range....118 as I type this. And I think I will record my weight as well...185.6. I wish my sugar was my weight....LOL!
Hope everyone has a good day!
Sandy
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Good evening,
My monthly eval was just delightful, my production tanked and I told them I was waiting for new glasses (the eye dr office failed me and did not call to say they were there- that is their sop so I do not nag them). When dragon started in on how long I would be out after my biopsy/ d/c and I had no idea - how would I know? Things got nuclear. Manager had to verbally step in and explain why my boss wanted to know. I dont care why, I still dont know.... right? I sent them both an email saying I will see dr 2 weeks ahead of apt and will ask the question - I would like to phrase it my ana1 retentive boss wants to know exactly how long I will be off work? That was not in the email.....
Oh yeah, manager is getting promoted and I wonder if the person replacing her will hold dragon in her cage or not. There is a walking challenge at work and I am beating the boss, indirect satisfaction and getting the scale to go down works for me.
breathe deep
Crochetluvr - welcome back, this is an open chat board. Life finds us all and we cant always post, I am trying to do it more often as well. Lana has been holding down the fort (thank you).
I get music choice tonight and the cabana -- rock we can dance to!! Yeah baby.
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.3 -
Good evening!
I had a busier day then planned. I did get my hair cut and although she had to cut it shorter than I like, there wasn't much choice as I had her cut out the old perm. It will grow out by the holidays, though. Then my daughter called and she took me to lunch at Panera. I am not a big Panera fan....she likes it there....but I did well. Had salad and chicken noodle soup, which I counted as lunch/dinner. Then had fruit as a snack tonight. I could have eaten more legally ..ha, ha...but I decided not to.
Tomorrow more organizing. I sure hope I get it done in the next couple days. My living room is filled with stuff.
Tilliesmommy, thanks for the welcome back! I know life happens for us all. But I will be around....no quitting this time! Great job on the walking challenge!
Gonna get the sheets out of the dryer now and make my bed. Goodnight!2 -
Good Morning!
Welcome back @Crochetluvr ! I’m not much of a Panera bread person. Organizing can be fun. I’m doing the same but with my basement, freezer… my mom has diabetes and she gets frustrated with the carbs. So many foods she used to love she can’t have anymore.
Sara, hope work gets better. Sounds frustrating about dragon. Hopefully new boss can get her under control.
Lana, that sounds like a good snack! Hopefully the humidity ends. We had sunny cool in morning and warm in afternoon. Getting rain this weekend.
Getting my cleaning and organizing done before the next class starts next month. Got through the freezers and tossed a lot of stuff that I wasn’t eating and that has gone past its Best Buy/Sell By dates. Next up is fridge and pantry, vacuuming, dusting. Wash the walls I’m going to try to get to today. If not will pick a night during the week to do. Washing floors might have to wait until it’s not so wet out. Dogs, rain and dirt don’t fair well for floors.
Need to make sure I eat healthier. I was less than 7 pounds from being under 200lbs then gained like 4 pounds. Frustrating with the next class coming up and will have to stay away from gym to get classwork done. At least after this course I’ll be halfway through.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
~Missy
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*** September 22 ***
Good morning all~
Just rushing through.
BBL
Lana
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Happy Sunday,
Hope there is Fall where you are - we are still in the 90's so not yet.
Laundry and handwashing dishes done. Made honey/garlic soy sauce chicken with spinach and udon noodles. 6 servings in freezer - for lunches coming up. Frozen little pizza for dinner.
Contemporary jazz last night to walk my steps. I just keep walking in "circles" until I get there -with drinking water of course.
Wishing all a good day. Stay safe and sane out there.2
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